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Velenje holds the only 400-kilometre (250 mi) long adventure race in Slovenia, called Adventure Race Slovenia, which is known across Europe and is held every weekend in June. It was first held in 2003 by the Lake Dragon Scout Group.
Aug 9, 2023 · Velenje is known for Lake Velenje, a large man-made reservoir. The lake was created due to lignite mining activities in the region. Lake Velenje is a popular recreational spot today, attracting visitors for swimming, fishing, boating, and other water activities.
Aug 3, 2023 · Velenje is situated in the northeastern part of Slovenia, in the region of Styria (Štajerska) and is the fifth-largest town in Slovenia by population. The town features Velenje Castle, also known as Grad Škale.
Owing to the large number of castles (over 20), the Šalek Valley was also known as the “valley of castles” in the Middle Ages, with the name being preserved to this day. In 1801, a big fire broke out in Velenje which reduced the entire square to ashes, including St Mary’s Church.
Aug 5, 2023 · Velenje is situated in the northeastern part of Slovenia, in the region of Styria (Štajerska) and is the fifth-largest town in Slovenia by population. The town features Velenje Castle, also known...
With its 36,000 inhabitants, Velenje is the sixth largest city in Slovenia. Even though the city is known for its economy, tourism and small businesses have also been gaining ground recently. There is an important restructuring challenge ahead of us which has been planned carefully.
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Velenje has an attractive beach by the lake and hosts the largest children's festival in Slovenia. Velenje invites you to the town of the unique underground Coal Mining Museum, and Topolšica invites you to an attractive spa in the midst of green forests.
